Community Book: The Thief
This year marks the seventh year at St. Bernard’s that we have had a Community Book.
Over the summer, faculty and all boys in grades V - IX read The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner. On Thursday, September 19, after attending an assembly about the book, boys broke into cross-grade groups to discuss the book and share their thoughts and opinions.
The Thief is the first fantasy book selected for the Community Book. Readers follow the story of a talented young thief, Gen, as he embarks on a quest to steal a legendary stone. Gen not only deceives his fellow travelers but also misleads the reader. The twist at the end came as a surprise to most everyone at St. Bernard's. Many boys are interested in finishing the five-book Queen’s Thief series.
The morning began in the Small Gym with two faculty members, a Middle School boy, and two Upper-School students sharing their different takes on the novel. Everyone then headed to various classrooms to meet in small groups and talk in more depth. Discussions were rich with varied opinions vigorously given.
